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I'm new to the site so bear with me on my feedback profile, I know it may seem that I'm a lil young to be giving advice but not all wisdom comes with age or experience. I hope I can help you all out with your problems and really this is something I enjoy doing, my friends have all told me that I give good advice so hopefully I do and you all feel better after talking to me!! :) xx
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is my 3 inch penis normal p.s. im 14 male
Hi this is perfectly normal for a guy your age, your still growing so being 3.5 inches right now isnt so bad. You still have time to grow And also the penis when erect can sometimes be considerably large than when flaccid, it all depends on the person. Try not to worry so much about the size your only 14 you have time to grow.
A non-erect penis usually measures between 8.5cm and 10.5cm (3-4 inches) from tip to base.
The man whose non-erect penis is smallish will usually achieve about a 100 per cent increase in length during sexual excitement.
The man whose non-erect penis is on the largish size will probably manage about a 75 per cent increase.
This means the great majority of penises measure between 15cm and 18cm (6-7 inches) when erect, with the average figure being about 16.5cm (6.5 inches).
So you can see that even if a man has got a 'small' penis, he's got a built-in compensating factor that will bring him up to about the same size as the guy who appears to be 'better equipped' in the shower room.
So you are perfectly normal :) hope this helps!!xx
what does it mean when they say the term "wetter" ? like that if a guy and girl are doing it, she gets wet? what exactly does that mean?
Getting wet is the way a womans body responds to sexual excitement and desire. When women are sexually excited it's common for their heart rate and blood pressure to hike up, their nipples to get hard and breasts to enlarge. Blood flow increases to the genitals so that the clitoris swells and the vagina lubricates itself which is called getting wet, if a guy says he wants you wetter he wants you to become more sexually aroused, sexually excited he wants you to relax and enjoy what he's doing to you so you can get really wet, i hope this helps!! xx
Im a 15 year old guy and im gay i really like this guy we are friends and we spend a lot of time together and i have developed really strong feelings for him i havent come out to anyone yet i am a little nervous telling him how i feel im not sure if hes gay he doesnt talk to girls or hang around them that much and he real friendly with me so do you think i should talk to him?
do you think i have a chance?
Well the first thing you wanna ask yourself is are you ready to do this? Because depending on his reaction it can change your relationship forever either good or bad. It's really scary admitting to someone that you like them especially when your gay because there isn't just that fear of being told no it's that a long with not being accepted and looked down upon. If you want you could try coming out first to see what happens with him and everybody really because when you come out because your caught doing something it doesn't go down as well. Then you can see where he stands, and move that little bit closer to him and tell him you have feelings for him. You could be in with a chance but you never know until you take that risk. Personally i would come out first but this is your decision and you need to do what's best for you, i wish you the best of luck and hope that all goes well please inbox me for more help if and when you need it, I am more than happy to help, good luck xx
Long story short, my boyfriend and I messed around a bit yesterday. We didn't have sex, but he fingered me.
While he did it, my legs were trembling a lot. That's never happened before when I have been fingered. Is it normal? Was I really that turned on and pleasured to the point where my legs shook?
It is perfectly normal, and happens to quite a few people! It happened to me too when i was being fingered, it just means that you are extremely turned on and your relaxed to the point that your letting all these pulses run all over your body! In fact the saying goes, "you know its good sex when you tremble" :) hope this helps!!xx
Ok. So I have been getting the hiccups every day! Does anyone have any good strategies to stop the hiccups!? =(
The cause of hiccups can vary widely, but swallowing too much air is usually at fault, so avoid drinking or eating too fast. And if you do fall prey to some diaphragmatic spasms, consider the suggestions below to get rid of your hiccups.
The only thing that can get rid of my mammoth hiccups is to hold my breath. Inhale (or exhale) deeply and hold the air in (or out of) your lungs for as long as you can (but not so long you pass out). If you can, concentrate on quelling the hiccups as you feel them coming. Willpower is everything.
Make yourself burp (if you can). Done well, this can get any air you might have swallowed out of your windpipe and stop your hiccups. Think of burping a baby right after they've eaten. Drink a glass of water in one sitting. While the water itself probably won't get rid of your hiccups, the act of drinking (like holding your breath) will change, or temporarily stop, your normal breathing pattern and disrupt the pattern of diaphragm spasms, or hiccups. If you do this for long enough, the hiccups should go away.Breathe quickly (hyperventilation) to get rid of hiccups. Again, the same principal of breathing disruption seen in the above steps is applied here. Hyperventilating into a paper (never plastic) bag may help you to focus on the breathing enough to stop your hiccups.
Swallow a teaspoonful of dry sugar to get rid of hiccups. Remember the Mary Poppins song (sing with me now) "a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, the medicine go do-own"? Well apparently she was right. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that swallowing a teaspoonful of dry sugar immediately stopped the hiccups in 19 out of 20 cases.
If your hiccups last for longer than 24 hours (or 3 hours in the case of small children), they could be the symptom of a more serious medical condition and you should see a doctor. There are some prescription drugs, such as Thorazine or Procardia, that work to get rid of hiccups by affecting the nerves in the diaphragm.
Hope this helps, Good luck!!xx
Are you supposed to do homework by yourself, or with other people, so you can have a better advantage?
And why?
When people do homework together, without the teacher saying so, is that cheating? Or when people copy homework from other people. Or is that having the best advantage?
I thought you were only supposed to get answers from other people when you didn't understand something and needed help. But copying directly from someone else, or doing certain parts just to get the work done faster. It's not ethically right, and I thought that is not how homework is supposed to be either. But my mom thinks otherwise, and now I'm really confused.
I'm a 17 year old junior.. and it takes me longer to do work and everything cause I never cheat with homework like that. Honestly I'll admit I cheat occasionally on tests and quizzes, but I'll admit its wrong. If I spent more time studying, which I'm trying to do, to be a better student, I wouldn't have needed to do that. I only get answers when I don't understand something but I thought that's what the main point of homework was.. to only ask when you needed help. and there's a difference between having help and being lazy. at least admit its wrong.. people seem to act like its okay and everything. and then they wonder why our world is so f***ed up. from someone copying work from someone else to "get the best advantage" to a politicians avoiding taxes to "get the best advantage", its the same f***ing concept.
Are we supposed to try and have the best advantage or do what is ethically right? I am so confused.
Homework is called homework because you do it in the comfort of your own home, if you choose to do it with other people then thats up to you but technically that wouldn't be you getting the best advantage as you say, because the more things you copy from someone else, the more you don't learn making yourself fall behind in the work. Everbodies entitled to their opinion on the matter and your mum just thinks its okay to get help so in that sense its okay to work with friends when doing it because if you need help theres more then likely to be somebody there who understands it more than you and knows the answer; helping you learn. What is ethically wrong is cheating which is copying of off somebody else. Thats completely different to working with someone and asking them for help as your not getting help but merely trying to gain a good mark with hardly any effort at all which will affect you in the long term. Your trying to be the good person in all of this and thats good, your doing you own thing and your trying to do it all by yourself but don't get to caught up in it because you wanna be able to ask for help. Who ever you decide to do your homework with is entirely up to you and what ever you do with your work, you can do it yourself, you can get help from another person or you can choose to cheat/copy.
You do what ever you feel is right for you.
Hope this helps xx
Hi:). Sorry I know this is totally in the wrong category but it was as close as I could.Anyway I want to try some natural homemade remedies on my face like something to get rid of bags under my eyes and something to whiten my face.I found some really good ones but I don't know if I can use different ones on my face like everyday or if I should just stick to one. Okay well thanks in advance .xoxox
Reducing Bags Under Eyes:
Using a cold compress for 10 - 15 minutes, one to two times daily, will help get rid of the bags under your eyes for a short period. Many �how to� sites recommend cucumber slices or refrigerated spoons. It is the cold that reduces swelling, so why put good produce on your face? This treatment won�t get rid of your under eye bags completely, and it will only work for a few hours; however, keeping the swelling down consistently will slow down the development of larger bags under your eyes � it will lessen the stress and stretching your skin endures each day.
Out of all the bizarre folk remedies, application of frozen or chilled green tea bags may be one of the few that can actually get rid of bags under eyes. Most people apply them directly to the under eye bags for 10 � 15 minutes on a daily basis. Green tea bags work because they contain a natural anti-inflammatory called EGCG. As with a cold compress, this remedy will only get rid of bags under your eyes for a short period, but the relief will make a difference over time, slowing down under eye bag development.
You may need to address your water retention to get rid of the bags under your eyes. Depending on genetics and anatomical features, individuals store excess fluids at different places throughout the body; for some, excess fluid pools beneath the eye lid, causing under eye bags. To combat water retention, you�ll need to reduce your sodium intake, drink plenty of water (dehydration causes water retention), get adequate exercise, avoid alcohol and severe diuretics, and eat a balanced diet. If you are suffering from water retention due to PMS, eating frequent small meals and taking Pamprin can help.
Whitening The Skin:
Dry orange peels in sun. When they are fully dried, grind them in a mixture and make powder. Add raw milk to it, make a paste and apply it on your skin everyday. Rinse it off with lukewarm water when dries. It's tested pack for skin whitening.
Take sandalwood powder, add lemon juice, tomato juice, cucumber juice to it, make a paste and apply on the skin till it dries to get a brighter, lighter and even skin tone.
Gram flour has whitening agents to it. Take 2 spoonfuls of gram flour; add a pinch of turmeric to it, few drops of lemon juice and few drops of milk cream. Make it a paste and apply on the skin. When it dries scrub it off. It can be applied all over the body everyday.
Soak almonds in water overnight. Peel them off in the morning. Make a paste and add honey to it. Apply it on face and scrub it off when dries to make skin whiter and glowing.
Potatoes have bleaching agents in them their juice is quite helpful in giving an even skin tone. Reduce pigmentation and blemishes. It can be applied on the skin everyday to get it whiter.
Hope this helps!! Good luck xx
In reply to your comment from my feedback try sticking to one first and see what happens because for a remedy to work you normally have to use it for a few days to start to see any effect. So if it doesn't work you can then try a different one or which ever one you prefer to use, Hope this helps :) xx
The last time i had sex was about 2 weeks ago, and altough the guy washed off each time we had sex, i never went pee or washed off or anything. A few days ago i noticed some wierd odor coming from down there, i googled if it could be a uti or a yeast infection, but it doesn't hurt to urinate, nor does it itch. I notice some light burning, but not too much. The main problem is the smell and that's the only symptom pretty much. What could it be? I don't know if i should go get it checked out or to relax and see if the odor fades.
The first thing you do is make sure you wash that area well, don't douche because that messes up the ph balance, and its best not to use soap either unless its a really mild ph soap so as not to affect the ph balance. If you feel a slight burning sensation then it could be a UTI, drink plenty of water and good hygiene downstairs and also cranberry juice helps a lot. However you won't know for sure unless you go to the doctor to get checked out, UTI's and Yeast infections are very common so don't be embarassed to get checked. They're both very easily treated so i suggest you see a doctor but in the mean time take in my tips and then it shouldnt be so bad, Hope this helps, good luck xx
missionary doggy and cowgirl.
The missionary position is a "man-on-top" sex position usually described as the act in which the woman lies on her back and the partners face each other. Though often acted on and applied by heterosexual pairings, it may also be used by gay and lesbian couples.
Doggy is where the reciever is on all fours (like a dog) there arms are used to hold them up and there legs are used to help support them and stick there bum out (the position your in when your looking for something on the floor lol) and the person behind them can be kneeling or standing depending on which way is better for them to penetrate either through the anus or the vagina.
Cowgirl is where the girl rides the guys penis as if she were riding a horse. You can either sway your hips back and forth, side to side or just sit there grinding away.
Hope this helps, need anymore help just ask me :) xx
previously asked a question about my first kiss. also, i really could nto get into it. i kept turning my head, my body language was off. my arms were wrapped around myself; what does that mean? i was really nervous and i dont want to be bad again. i know the guy likes me but after this, im pretty sure he doesnt
help!
17 f
Well the big question to this is if your not really into the kiss you werent really all that into him in the first place maybe? Although your nervousness could have for the better of you. I answered your previous question so maybe you just held back because you thought you were really bad at kissing so when you go to try again just go for it and dont hold back, if you really like this guy then show him :), hope this helps and like i said just inbox me if you need any more help, i'm sure he still likes you dont worry so much and just relax! thats the key to a great kiss, relaxation :)xx
how do you give a good hand job and blow job and at what angle do you get on top and ride is it up and down or front to bck?
BLOW JOB: If you're happy to go down, don't lose sight of what's going on upstairs in his head. Frankly, you're tugging at his brains down there, so you need to pick up on every moan or groan he gives. The better you understand each other, however, the more comfortable you'll feel. Many people gag at the idea of going down on a dick. Even if it's clean as a whistle, there's always the fear he'll forget himself, leaving you to deal with an out of control organ with no apparent off-switch. TheSite suggests you grip his penis head as you approach it, and hold it there in a ring formed by your thumb and forefinger. Once he's in, feel free to place your hands around the penis shaft. This gives you control, allowing you to determine how much you want to take into your mouth. What goes on when you're down there is entirely up to you. Some women use their mouth as if it were a hoover. Others employ their tongue to great effect. Many do a combination of both. Just be aware that there is no industry standard. Do whatever feels comfortable, and gives you both the greatest satisfaction. Kissing. Nibbling. Even humming a note with his head in your mouth. Whatever you do, he won't complain! Gently cupping his testicles will widen the area of sexual pleasure for him, and can even intensify his orgasm.
HAND JOB: Most definately use a libricant! What works with one guy may not be good for another, and often the best way to find out is by asking! Encourage him to show you how he pleasures himself, then take the lead and be creative. As a basic starting point, however, grip his penis gently with your hand/s and slowly stroke it up and down. Be sensitive to the way he responds, and you'll soon find the confidence to try out different techniques. Ultimately, the only limit is your imagination, so here are a few ideas to get you thinking;
The Ring of Pleasure
Instead of using your hand around his shaft, form a donut ring with your thumb and forefinger and get a rhythm going just under the glans at the top of his penis.
The Comb Over
On every other 'upswing' or so, take your thumb and rub it over the top of his penis head before bringing your hand down again.
The Pastry Worm
Sandwich his penis between the flat of both hands, then roll one hand forward and the other back. Repeat the motion back and forth as if you were playing with pastry, and not trying to light a fire with sticks. Aim to extend your attention to the head of his penis as well as his testicles - two very sensitive areas of the male genitalia. Rubbing your thumb around the rim of his bell end and/or gently cupping his balls while you work is guaranteed to make his toes curl with pleasure.
When your riding your man, theres not really any specific angle to put it in you just straddle him and place his penis in your vagina, and do what ever feels good to you so if you wanna go back and forth go ahead, you can ride it up and down, it all depends on what feels good for you, the whole girl on top thing is for you to be in control and get the pleasure you want, if he wants even more pleasure then hell place you where he wants. you can even do circular motions to help with clitoral stimulation.
Hope this helps!!xx
is every book available in the kindle? and how much are they? do ppl illegally download files and put them on?
Amazon's stated aim is to have every book available on the Kindle. Their book store claims something like 30 million titles, while Kindle offers about half a million (bit less in UK, bit more in US). But unfortunately not all authors/publishers will allow for their books to be published as an ebook. The problem here is that in many cases the publisher will not have ebook publication rights to those books, so it will involve new contracts, etc. It's not a straightforward process.
Im not sure if you can download books illegally onto the kindle but heres a little website which could help you on it if you get one. http://hubpages.com/hub/Free-Kindle-Books-How-To-Get-Free-Books-For-Kindle
The amazon kindle is £111 with just wi-fi and £152 for a kingle with 3G and wi-fi. I'm not sure but it could be possible that you find cheaper options on ebay or something. Hope this helps xx
I finally had my first kiss. It felt like a suction on my lips, so i'm not sure if thats right. was i supposed to use tongue? i don't know, i think i was really bad. was it supposed to feel like a suction on my lips? please help
17/ f
Its not really supposed to feel like a suction on your lips, and you only really use tongue if your comfortable with doing that.
Everybody gets worried tht theyll mess up kissing but you cnt really go all too wrong with it try practicing on your pillow or on your hand bcus its sumthing you get better at with practice. When you do get to kiss again when you go in for the kiss make sure your head tilts a bit the opposite way to his and have your lips slightly parted and when your lips touch his kiss him then from there you kinda just have to go with the flow but one rule is if you are inexperienced try saving using your tongue till your completely safe and comfortable with just plain old kissing.
If you do wanna kiss with tongues Open your lips slowly and just a little during the kiss so that one of your lips is sandwiched between theirs and one of theirs is between yours. As you are locking and re-locking lips, brush your tongue against your partner's lips ever so slightly. This should make it clear that you want to French kiss.slowly try to open your mouth a little bit more and gently push your tongue a little farther into their mouth. The tongue is very sensitive, and the mere act of touching your partner's tongue with your own will be very pleasant. Do not stick your tongue too far into the mouth, as this can be a big turn-off. Instead, just gently and playfully touch tongues. Start lightly. Usually, if the other person wants more, they will come and get it.Go slow. Passionate kisses are good sometimes, but to really enjoy a French kiss, you must take it slow. Do not hurry and instead, take time to explore each other's mouths. if you need any more help just inbox me :)
Hope this helps!!xx
I'm not really sure if i put this in the correct category, but anyways. I am 16 years old and ever since i was about 11 i used cutting as a way to take control of stuff that is happening in my life. It has been used from the death of loved ones,boyfriend issues, friendship issues, school problems, cancer of my youngest brother and even sometimes when i get too happy. I always hide the cuts, and usually cut over scars that i already have made. A close friend of mine was recently sent to a special hospital for cutting and that made me realize that i have a BIG problem. I just didn't know what else to do so PLEASE help me!
For people who cut, doing something different may be a big change. Making this change can take time because you are learning new ways of dealing with the things that led you to cut. But a therapist or counselor can do more to help you heal old hurt and use your strengths to cope with life's struggles.
Start by being aware of which situations are likely to trigger your urge to cut. Make a commitment that this time you will not follow the urge, but will do something else instead.
Then make a plan for what you will do instead of cutting when you feel this urge.
Like all urges, the urge to cut will pass if you wait it out. Distracting yourself with something else helps time go by and gets your mind off the urge to cut. The more you wait out the urge without giving in, the more your urges will decrease over time.
Here are some things you can try while waiting for a cutting urge to pass:
•call a friend and talk about something completely different
•take a shower (make sure you don't have razors in the shower)
•go for a walk or run, take a bike ride, dance like crazy, or get some other form of exercise
•play with a pet
•watch TV (change the channel if the show gets upsetting or features cutting)
•drink a glass of water
•try a breathing exercise
•try some relaxing yoga exercises
•listen to soothing music that will shift your mood
Some people cut because the emotions that they feel seem way too powerful and painful to handle. Often, it may be hard for them to recognize these emotions for what they are — like anger, sadness, or other feelings. Here are some alternatives to cutting that you can try:
•draw or scribble designs on paper using a red pen or paint on white paper — if it helps, make the paint drip
•write out your hurt, anger, or pain using a pen and paper
•draw the pain
•compose songs or poetry to express what you're feeling
•listen to music that talks about how you feel
Sometimes, doing things that express anger or release tension can help a person gradually move away from cutting
•go for a walk or run, ride a bike, dance like crazy, or get some other form of exercise
•rip up some paper
•squeeze, knead, or smoosh a stress ball, handful of clay, or Play-Doh
If you cut because you feel alone, misunderstood, unloved, or disconnected, these ideas may help:
•call a friend
•play with a pet
•make a cup of tea, some warm milk, or cocoa
•try some yoga exercises that help you feel grounded, such as triangle pose
•try a breathing exercise like the one in the button above
•curl up on your bed in a soft, cozy blanket
You'll notice that all the tips in the lists above have nothing to do with the cutting sensation. When you have the idea to self-injure, start by trying the ideas on those lists — such as making art, walking your dog, or going for run.
If they don't help, move on to the substitute behaviors shown below.
These substitute behaviors won't work for everyone. They also don't help people get in touch with why they are cutting. What they do is provide immediate relief in a way that doesn't involve cutting, and therefore holds less risk of harm.
•rub an ice cube on your skin instead of cutting it
•wear a rubber band around your wrist and snap it gently against your skin
•draw on the skin with a soft-tipped red pen in the place you might usually cut
Cutting can be a difficult pattern to break. But it is possible. If you want help overcoming a self-injury habit and you're having trouble finding anything that works for you, talk with a therapist. Getting professional help to overcome the problem doesn't mean that someone is weak or crazy. Therapists and counselors are trained to help people discover inner strengths that help them heal. These inner strengths can then be used to cope with life's problems in a healthy way.
If you need anymore help please inbox me, good luck xx
how to get rid of a dog period fast
The whole dog period is your dog being in the heat cycle, the way to get rid of this is by spaying your dog, this will get rid of it completely,
There are a variety of reasons why spaying is recommended. The biggest is health. An unspayed female has a greater risk of developing some tumors such as mammary tumors. An unspayed female can developed pyometra (a serious uterine infection than can be fatal) as well as uterine cancer. Having litters is risky to the dog and can be very costly to properly plan and raise.
Then there are behavioral issues: unspayed females are more likely to have hormonally related behavioral issues than spayed females (Puppy PMS). Spaying is not a cure for behavioral issues but is a step in working with them. Heat cycles can be very messy and spaying is cheaper than having carpets cleaned after the female gets out of the kitchen and spots all over the beige rug!
if you need anymore help just go to this website, or visit your local vets, http://www.dogchatforum.com/dog_in_heat.htm hope this helps, good luck xx
I am a man and for the last 3 or 4 months when i get ready to cum i get a pain on my side and it hurts so bad i can;t finish cumming. Can you help me?
By far the most common cause of your problem is an inflammation of the prostate gland, so called prostatitis. This is a disorder that I have commented on extensively on this web site. To follow is a "macro" I have written on this problem that will explain the various types of prostatitis and their treatment to you.
Symptoms that might occur with prostatitis include frequency of urination, slowing of the urinary stream, burning with voiding or ejaculation, burning in the penile tip unrelated to voiding, urethral discharge, sexual dysfunction (such as difficulty with erection), aching in the penis, testicles, and discomfort in the lower abdomen, low back, groin, rectum or perineum (the area between the scrotum and rectum – between the “wind and the rain”) and constipation. The passage of blood at the initiation or termination of urination or in the semen can also be noted. During sexual arousal the prostate gland & seminal vesicles manufacture fluid that account for the majority of the semen. The seminal vesicles are paired structures located behind the prostate gland that are also sensitive to sexual excitement. Sperm from the testicles (which account for only 1-2 % of the semen) travel up a series of tubes (epididymis and vas deferens) on each side to join the seminal vesicles forming the paired ejaculatory ducts. These structures empty into the prostatic portion of the urethra. At the time of ejaculation, fluid is discharged from the prostate gland and ejaculatory ducts into the urethra (urinary canal) forming the semen. The average semen volume is 2-6 cc. With the inception of ejaculation, the bladder neck closes and the semen is forced forward out the urethra by contraction of the pelvic muscles. It is not uncommon for inflammation and/or infection to spread in a retrograde manner into the vas and epididymis. Even without such spread, prostatic discomfort is often referred into the testicle. Too frequent or too infrequent ejaculation, sexual arousal without ejaculation, withdraw at the time of ejaculation, aggressive bike or horse back riding, and excessive spicy foods, alcohol, and caffeine in the diet can predispose you to this. Sitting for long periods of time, especially in an automotive vehicle, can put undo pressure on the prostate and aggravate the condition. For the latter, it is best not to sit more than 2-3 hours at a time. Stop the vehicle periodically, take a short walk and go to the bathroom to urinate. A thick pad or piece of sponge rubber on your seat will also help to cushion the prostate. One should avoid any of the above that apply. Eliminating all of these factors that apply to you are just as important, if not more so, than taking medication! Ejaculation beyond the tolerance of the prostate to fill and empty may also cause discomfort. Likewise if one does so infrequently, fluid still builds up from thoughts, dreams, fantasies, etc. and has to be released periodically to decompress the gland and relieve the symptoms. For most men, ejaculation in moderation, perhaps 1-2 times a week, is reasonable. A daily warm bath for 10-15 minutes 1-2 times daily also lessens the discomfort. Attention to sexual activity and warm bathes should be utilized regardless of the type of prostatitis and whether or not medications are prescribed.
There are several types of prostatitis. Sometimes prostatitis can be due to an infection of the gland with bacteria. Typically, pus cells and bacteria are found in the prostatic fluid. The infection usually requires an initial 4 week course of an appropriate antibiotic (the commonest prescribed are the fluoroquinolones, but tetracyclines, sulfas and other agents can also work).
Abacterial prostatitis has several varieties. In one, the prostatic fluid demonstrates pus cells but no bacteria. In the other, there are neither pus cells nor bacteria in the fluid, just the symptoms. In all types of prostatitis, the urinalysis generally is normal unless the infection spreads into the bladder. Abacterial prostatitis is an elusive entity that has been called by a variety of names including nonbacterial prostatitis, prostadynia, pelvic congestion syndrome and most recently pelvic myoneuropathy. The latter name was coined by Dr. David Wise of Stanford. He believes that this may represent up to 95% of all cases of prostatitis. This variant may be an expression of interstitial cystitis and possibly is due to autoimmune or neurogenic factors. Dr. Wise suggests that the primary cause of the symptoms involves pelvic muscle spasm, nerve trigger points and some degree of anxiety (either the cause or result of the symptoms). His therapy involves the use of anti-depressents (we have used Elavil for years in refractory patients), relaxation techniques, trigger point physiotherapy, and biofeedback. Some others recommend Yoga & meditation as being useful. Although he may well prove to be correct, I generally recommend an initial course of antibacterial therapy for patients who clinically have symptomatic prostatitis of any variety. The majority of patients (even those with nonbacterial prostatitis) seem to respond favorably. It has been know for decades that many patients with the abacterial variety of prostatitis do well with antibiotics but the reason has been vague. Some theorized that they may harbor bacteria in the tissues of the prostate that are not being picked up in cultures (possibly walled off loci of infection). For more information on Dr. Wise's studies check out:
http://www.pelvicpainhelp.com/
In my experience, symptoms usually responds to the general measures mentioned in the initial paragraph. Medications that sometimes help include the over-the-counter natural supplement saw palmetto 320 mgm daily and alpha-blockers (such as Flomax, Hytrin, Cardura & Uroxatral). The latter require a prescription from you physician if he thinks it is indicated. More recently, a naturally occurring flavinoid with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties has been used in prostatitis. It's success is yet to be confirmed.
Prostatitis may also be classified as acute (severe), subacute (mild), or asymptomatic. It may also occur as a single episode, be recurrent or chronic. In chronic bacterial prostatitis, long term low dose antibacterial therapy often works well in suppressing symptoms. In refractory cases, culture of the prostatic fluid or semen often will disclose the offending bacteria. If found, sensitivity studies can identify which antibiotics are most likely to eliminate that particular germ. One should be off of all antibiotics for 7-10 days before the culture is taken. Otherwise, if there is residual antibiotics in your system, this may prevent bacteria from growing in culture.
In other cases refractory to treatment, there is another condition that can produce similar symptoms. This disorder is ejaculatory duct obstruction. Usually the doctor will find the seminal vesicles to be very swollen on rectal examination. The patient will notice either absence or a markedly diminished semen volume. The diagnosis is made by doing a transrectal ultrasound of the prostate and seminal vesicles.
Therefore, if symptoms persist, consultation with a urologist should be scheduled. In cases with recurrent prostatitis or hematuria, it often is necessary to study the urinary tract more completely. Predisposing factors to prostatitis such as a urethral stricture (narrowing) and other disorders can then be evaluated. A man should learn to listen to his body. Hope this helps, Good luck xx
16 male and im gay my boyfriend and i have been together over 7 months we havent told anyone yet we are happy together and were really in love we have been talking about coming out to our parents im not sure how they will react so when is the right time and how do you talk to them about it?
The best time to tell people when your gay is when your want to tell them and your prepared for the possible consequences. Me and my girlfriend our parents round ten months and we went through a bad patch but were still together still going strong.
What you have to do is sit your parents down, if you want to you can arrange for you and your bf's parents to be there at the same time or do it seperate for both and then explain that you need to tell them something and its really important. Then you tell them.
Just make sure that your prepared for a bad reaction and for the worst case scenario. Im not gonna lie, its difficult and it wont always go down well. But this is what you have to deal with.
I hope this helps and if you really need more help just inbox me again im always happy to help :), Good luck xx
Alright, sooo I think I might be falling for my best friend. I don't even know it that's how I feel (I never really do) but that's where it seems to be going. The thing is, I promised myself I would try my hardest not to feel that way towards somebody until I'm out of high school (I'm 16, junior in high school). I've almost always had crushes on guys, pretty consistently since the fifth grade. The feelings have pretty much never been reciprocated (apart from two instances but I don't even count them) and it just adds too much unneeded stress and emotion to feel that way towards somebody. High school relationships are sort of pointless in my opinion. But anyways... another thing, we've been best friend for almost five years. I don't get why these feelings are just coming up now. Maybe it's because we've become closer friends lately, and it's just the closeness I'm feeling?? I don't know. And lastly... she's a girl. As am I. I've never had crush on a girl before (if that's even what this is), so I feel kind of weird. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against girls liking girls, I truly don't. I just never thought I would like a girl like that. And I don't know if her opinion on that matter is the same as mine, and I'm pretty sure her parents aren't. And, she has a boyfriend. I don't want to tell her and creep her out or make her feel uncomfortable, especially if my feelings aren't really what I think they are. I don't know. I'm just confused about a lot of things right now. Any kind of response to this would be much appreciated. Thank you
This was me 2 and a half years ago. I acted ipon the feelings and i havnt looked back since were still going strong. Im not saying act upon it now but i did a lot of thinking i asked myself do i want her as my gf? Or to stay my best friend? Do i just like the closeness? And yes i did and i found myself physically attracted to her i didnt expect to fall for her or for her to feel the same way even. You have to think before you act. You need to know if you really love this girl like that and if your willing to take the risk of changing your relationship forever bcs it will change. If shes ur best frend as you say then she shud stick by you no matter what. Dnt rush the thinkin process if you do not find yourself wantin more from your friendship like kissing and nolding hands and other intimate stuff then she is not wat u want otherewise i say you can never find out what she thinks unless you say. This takes a lot of courage to do and a lot of responsability will be upon you. Think babe. A lot of decisions have to be made hope this helps inbox me if you need more help i have gone through this so any questions on this are welcome x
My boyfriend and I have been dating for two months. We've been friends for a while though. We are around each other almost 24 7 and if not together we are on the phone.
Sometimes I think about it. I know his likes, his dislikes, where he's from, his middle name, etc, but I feel like I do not know him enough for real. It doesn't scare me, because we have the perfect chemistry, but I want to know him more without crazy questions like a dating site!
Any tips?
For me and my girlfriend to get to know each other we played this game where we would ask any question we like and it has to be answered and you take it in turns. We asked each other questions like where do you want to live in the next 10 years, would you ever abort your child if you had it at this age, are you more of a giver or receiver, whats the worst thing you've ever done, your best kept secret, etc etc. things like that. You get to know them on a deeper more emotional level depending on the questions you ask them, either about their relationships or morals or even just funny ones to lighten the mood up a little bit. You get a good sense of who they really are and what they belive in. Hope this helps, good luck xx
how do you color your hair underneath with cleaning bleach you use on your house?
Household bleach is meant to clean and disinfect things, not change the color of your hair. Household bleach is extremely caustic and will damage and burn your hair off. If you want your hair bleached you need to see a professional and have them do it for you. Stripping the color out of your hair is not a d.i.y. project that you do with products you have around your house, but if your looking for a cheaper alternative than going to a salon, you can go to a beauty supply store where they'll sell you a good bleach for your hair and give you further instructions on how to use it. Hope this helps!!xx